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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 347.94 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 347.94 and 173.46 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 347.94 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/347.94 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 347.94 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 60,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353.67/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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